Powering Profits and Promises
Kenya’s main electricity supplier, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), has reported a profit after tax of KSh 24.47 billion for the year ending June 2025.
The company says it’s now ready to reward shareholders with a dividend of KSh 1.00 per share — combining an already paid interim dividend of KSh 0.20 and a proposed final dividend of KSh 0.80.
For many Kenyans, this news comes with mixed feelings — pride in the company’s strong performance, but also questions about how this profit will translate into better, more reliable, and affordable electricity.
🔌 What Drove the Profit
KPLC’s success this year wasn’t by luck.
Despite a tough economy, the company managed to:
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Sell more power — electricity demand rose by over 8% as more homes and factories connected to the grid.
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Reduce operating costs — the company tightened expenses and improved debt collection from customers.
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Manage its loans and exchange losses — avoiding some of the pain caused by the weakening shilling.
Still, this year’s profit is lower than last year’s KSh 30 billion, showing how tough it is to balance growth with rising costs and currency pressures.
💡 What It Means for You and Me
For ordinary Kenyans, the big question remains — will this success bring down power bills or improve reliability?
Kenya Power insists it’s reinvesting in better infrastructure, fewer blackouts, and digital systems to improve customer experience.
However, energy experts warn that profits alone won’t solve Kenya’s power challenges. Tariff adjustments, system losses, and generation costs continue to weigh heavily on consumers.
💬 KPLC Speaks
Kenya Power’s management expressed optimism about the future, saying the results show the company’s resilience and commitment to powering Kenya’s growth.
They also confirmed that the dividend payout will be made in early 2026, pending shareholder approval — a move likely to please investors after a year of economic uncertainty.
🌍 The Bigger Picture
As Kenya pushes for 100% clean and affordable energy by 2030, KPLC’s performance highlights how critical efficient management is to national development.
A stronger Kenya Power means a stronger grid, more access to electricity, and better support for Kenya’s manufacturing and technology ambitions.
But as the country celebrates the KSh 24 billion milestone, the hope remains that this success will light up more homes — not just balance the books.
